Illinois (ECWd) - For those that may be wondering how bad things are in this state, grab a cup of coffee and try to relax and digest the information I was just provided regarding the termination of a State Employee. Yes or No, “Have you ever...
Edgar Co. (ECWd) - I received a tip shortly after labor day of a domestic violence call that involved an Edgar County Corrections Officer and her sister, a dispatcher for Edgar County 911. I was told the matter was being swept under the rug and...
LaSalle Co. (ECWd) - A recent tip came in regarding a LaSalle Police Department Sgt that if true would be problematic for both the officer and those handling the investigation. A copy of the tip can be found at this link. Key points of information have...
DuPage Co. (ECWd) - In January of this year, we reported, as did the Chicago Tribune and Daily Herald, three College of DuPage (COD) Trustees filed a lawsuit against COD's law firms seeking records applicable to COD related work. At the time it was big news...
Edgar Co. (ECWd) - Once again we see Dee Burgin's name in a Federal Court docket for alleged violations of a person's civil rights. With that, it also brings into it the Sheriff and the County. "Plaintiff, ROBERT FULLERTON, by and through his attorney, brings this action...
DuPage Co. (ECWd)- The Auditor General has posted the Performance Audit performed at the College of DuPage that followed the actions taken by the new board in order to identify the failings of past President Robert Brueder and his Administration. We will review the information and follow...
Illinois - (ECWd) - For those who may have missed this article on HFS badge toting internal investigator getting a promotion even though he was arrested, plead guilty, lied on his application, and then took vacation time to serve his jail time, you need to...
Illinois (ECWd) - Once again, let me begin by stating, "you can't make this stuff up!" A recent board meeting of the Illinois Community College Board pointed to problems they are facing due to the States budget matters, and some of those concerns may affect community...
Edgar Co. (ECWd) - Most in Edgar County know the history of the Edgar County Jail and its living conditions. From the days of Karl Farnham being the Sheriff and being sued for its condition to today, the lawsuits continue. According to the Federal Government, since...
Winnebago County - (ECWd) - According to the FBI press release, "Claassen used her position as the approved for payments from Winnebago County to vendors to steal approximately $368,137 from the County. Claassen further admitted in the plea agreement that from April 15, 2014 to July 1,...
